Best Card for gas + groceries year round

[SomeGuyOnTheWeb]

As soon as two of my inquiries reach a year of age, I plan to app for one more card but I'm trying to decide which card gives the best bonuses in these two categories year round. I don't care about what the card offers elsewhere just these two. I don't spend all that much on gas and groceries a month (maybe $250 - $300). Which card would you guys and gals suggest?

[manwoot]

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@SomeGuyOnTheWeb wrote:

As soon as two of my inquiries reach a year of age, I plan to app for one more card but I'm trying to decide which card gives the best bonuses in these two categories year round. I don't care about what the card offers elsewhere just these two. I don't spend all that much on gas and groceries a month (maybe $250 - $300). Which card would you guys and gals suggest?

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Sallie Mae Mastercard.  5% on gas and groceries up to $250 (each) per month with no annual fee.  Hands down the best card for your purpose.

[longtimelurker]

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@SomeGuyOnTheWeb wrote:

As soon as two of my inquiries reach a year of age, I plan to app for one more card but I'm trying to decide which card gives the best bonuses in these two categories year round. I don't care about what the card offers elsewhere just these two. I don't spend all that much on gas and groceries a month (maybe $250 - $300). Which card would you guys and gals suggest?

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If that is 250-300 total for both gas and groceries, obvious answer is Sallie Mae.  5% on each, up to $250 a month, 5% on bookstores, including Amazon, for up to $750.

At higher levels of spend, the Blue Cash makes sense, 5% on each uncapped once $6,500 is spent (on anything) on the card each year.  But for your level, Sallie Mae!

[FutureBillionaire]

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@longtimelurker wrote:

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@SomeGuyOnTheWeb wrote:

As soon as two of my inquiries reach a year of age, I plan to app for one more card but I'm trying to decide which card gives the best bonuses in these two categories year round. I don't care about what the card offers elsewhere just these two. I don't spend all that much on gas and groceries a month (maybe $250 - $300). Which card would you guys and gals suggest?

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If that is 250-300 total for both gas and groceries, obvious answer is Sallie Mae.  5% on each, up to $250 a month, 5% on bookstores, including Amazon, for up to $750.

At higher levels of spend, the Blue Cash makes sense, 5% on each uncapped once $6,500 is spent (on anything) on the card each year.  But for your level, Sallie Mae!

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The Amex Blue Cash preferred or the newer Amex blue cash are probably  better options for most consumers.  I recommend that as the best option.

[SomeGuyOnTheWeb]

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@manwoot wrote:

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@SomeGuyOnTheWeb wrote:

As soon as two of my inquiries reach a year of age, I plan to app for one more card but I'm trying to decide which card gives the best bonuses in these two categories year round. I don't care about what the card offers elsewhere just these two. I don't spend all that much on gas and groceries a month (maybe $250 - $300). Which card would you guys and gals suggest?

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Sallie Mae Mastercard.  5% on gas and groceries up to $250 (each) per month with no annual fee.  Hands down the best card for your purpose.

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Thanks! Not familiar with Sallie Mae cards. How are they with CLs?

[manwoot]

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@FutureBillionaire wrote:

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@longtimelurker wrote:

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@SomeGuyOnTheWeb wrote:

As soon as two of my inquiries reach a year of age, I plan to app for one more card but I'm trying to decide which card gives the best bonuses in these two categories year round. I don't care about what the card offers elsewhere just these two. I don't spend all that much on gas and groceries a month (maybe $250 - $300). Which card would you guys and gals suggest?

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If that is 250-300 total for both gas and groceries, obvious answer is Sallie Mae.  5% on each, up to $250 a month, 5% on bookstores, including Amazon, for up to $750.

At higher levels of spend, the Blue Cash makes sense, 5% on each uncapped once $6,500 is spent (on anything) on the card each year.  But for your level, Sallie Mae!

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The Amex Blue Cash preferred or the newer Amex blue cash are probably  better options for most consumers.  I recommend that as the best option.

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Sallie Mae beats BCP for this level of spend.  Blue Cash is only viable if you spend a LOT in these categories.

Sallie Mae is a Barclay Card.  They are generous with Auto CLIs from what I hear (my card is still too new) and like to see usage.

[Themanwhocan]

You haven't seen my chart?

Its possble to get multiple Sallie Mae Mastercards if you Use the card(s) well, wait at least 3-4 months between Barclay applications, and don't apply for alot of other cards until after you get whatyou need from Barclays.

[Kenny]

What is the difference in the green/blue? Not sure I understand it too much other than the numbers.

[longtimelurker]

First and second place

[SomeGuyOnTheWeb]

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@Themanwhocan wrote:

You haven't seen my chart?

Its possble to get multiple Sallie Mae Mastercards if you Use the card(s) well, wait at least 3-4 months between Barclay applications, and don't apply for alot of other cards until after you get whatyou need from Barclays.

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Thanks! I should save this for future reference